Bringing a 'bodyguard team' of 16 people, Ronaldo was criticized for showing off

Ronaldo has up to 16 bodyguards following him

According to Saudi Arabia's Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Ronaldo was assigned 16 bodyguards to accompany him. His journey during his days in Saalfelden mainly moved from the hotel to the training ground, but every time he appeared on the street, the Portuguese superstar always brought along a powerful "guard team". 16 people surrounded Ronaldo to prevent paparazzi and fans from disturbing him.

In addition, Al Nassr also went out of their way to require the hotel not to receive anyone other than team members. At the training ground, Al Nassr had full use of all the facilities of the training area, even the surrounding fields were banned from being rented out during this time.

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper further described the plan to protect Ronaldo: “He will be under special protection during the training camp, with a security team of 16 bodyguards, along with a strict protection plan. They will be closed to fans and the media during the training camp.

The arrival of Ronaldo and Al Nassr has caused a stir in the normally peaceful town of Saalfelden during this time. Public opinion is shocked by the level of ostentation that has never been seen before in professional football.

What Al Nassr is doing is making many people upset. Some Saalfelden residents, accustomed to the clean air, are visibly upset at the sight of groups of people walking around the streets, while German club Hannover are also unhappy at being “kicked out” of the hotel they had previously rented, because Al Nassr refuses to share space with any other team.

"Although training sessions are held in private, Saalfelden still sees a steady stream of fans flocking to the hotel every day, eager to take photos and watch the players come and go, turning this quiet town into an unusual football and media hotspot," the Arab publication commented on what Ronaldo brought to the small Austrian town.